OSU starting lineup(BB)

[victor2111]

It is time for Matta to sit Scott on the bench and start Thompson.

Craft/Scott are not a good combo. They are the same type of player. Let Scott come off the bench and give you the energy spark like he did last year.

The problem with this team is that these guys just don't fit together 100%. Scott would be so much better if he was playing on the team from 5 years ago. Where he had Diebler, Buford, Lighty, and Sully. That team fit his skill set 100%. Perfect PG for that team.

This team doesn't fit his skill set and we're asking way too much from Craft/Scott to fit together. Not going to work. Play them in the 2nd half together when the other team is tired but we can't start them together. We need to max their min. out where each one is playing while the other one is resting most of the time.

[angrybaldman]

Scott just needs to be benched period. I'm not really thrilled by the play of Lenzelle either.

[victor2111]

Jan 26, 2014 18:57:46 GMT -5 angrybaldman said:

Scott just needs to be benched period. I'm not really thrilled by the play of Lenzelle either.

Lenzelle Smith hasn't improved throughout his career at Ohio State. He is the same player he was as a sophomore. Disappointing.

[victor2111]

Smith:

46.5% FG, 37.1% 3PT 78% FT 5RPG 1.5APG
43% FG 37.4% 3PT 69% FT 4.8RPG 1.5APG
47% FG 37.8% 3PT 63% FT 4.6RPG 2.0APG


And the problem is he will go 5-6 at 3pt one day(against average team) and then go 1-7 against top teams.


Smith has had 1-3 good games against great teams in his whole career. His best was his sophomore year against top 10 Indiana. He was 10-12, 4-5 from 3, 28points. Besides that, I would guess he shoots under 25% from 3PT against top 25 teams, and under 40% FG.


Most of the time he disappears when the bright light is on.

[victor2111]

Smith past two years

Junior:
1-6 from 3 against Duke
0-7 from 3 against Kansas
0-2 from 3 against Michigan
2-5 from 3 against MSU(2-7 overall)
2-7 from 3 against Michigan
0-3 from 3 against Indiana
1-3 from 3 against MSU
0-1 from 3 against Indiana
0-2 from 3 against Wisky
0-2 from 3 against MSU(BTT)
0-3 from 3 against Wisky(BTT Title game)
2-6 from against Iowa State(tourney, only shots he took)
0-1 from 3 against Arizona(tourney, 2-7 overall)
1-2 from 3 against WSU(last game of year, 2-6 overall)

Senior(Big 10 play only):
0-5 vs Purdue
0-3 vs Nebraska
0-3 vs MSU
1-4 vs Iowa
1-4 vs Minnesota
2-6 vs Nebraska
4-8 vs Illinois(step up)


Like I said, big stage, big nothing. But he will go 6-8 from 3 against some nobody team.

[angrybaldman]

The whole team steps up against lesser competition. That is kinda the rub. We have no one on the floor confident enough to carry the team offensively against the tough teams. Everyone presses, forces, just no killer instinct.

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I thought it was interesting Scott was doing more of the pg work when they are both on the court. I agree, give it to craft for most of the game. Scott is making stupid fouls and Thompson would give them someone who can score.

This next bit will make or break the tourney seeding, and maybe even chances if they bomb it. I will not be surprised if they are not ranked tomorrow

[victor2111]

If we did a blind resume, I wouldn't rank them in top 25 most likely

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Jan 26, 2014 19:44:53 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

If we did a blind resume, I wouldn't rank them in top 25 most likely

I really have no good reason other than Matta but I think this team gets back on track.

[nerk]

IMHO, Smith seems lazy. I watch his mannerisms and he just seems pissed he isn't a superstar. MIW.

Vic - You are right on with Thompson. That kids jumps outta the gym. MAD HOPS! Why is this team not designing plays for him arbove the rim. I know they do a couple backdoor cuts a game, but he needs more touches.

That Marc Loving kid seems to be the next tuff one.

[Deleted]

I like Marc Loving. He goes out, does his thing, and goes back to the bench when asked. I think he will be solid as well Nerk.

[nerk]

yeah, man. Agree.